Home Buys You'd Never Think Of Buying (But Absolutely Should)

When it comes to your home, chances are you’ve already got the necessities covered: bedding that's a pleasure to curl up in after a particularly tough Tuesday; a good set of knives for all kinds of slicing, dicing, and mincing; and enough well-cared-for plants that your apartment could double as a nursery.

The thing is, as you get older and your space takes on an increasingly adult shine, it needs more. That’s where these 10 next-level home buys come in. From a Culligan water filtration system that’ll allow you to bid adieu to the bulky version crammed into your fridge to a foolproof way to peel hard-boiled eggs to the trick to actually being okay with getting out of the shower, these are the home upgrades you probably didn't even know you needed.

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Illustrated by Tristan Offi.

Always losing things? Add this tracker, now with twice the range and volume, to your keys, phone, umbrella, whatever. Then, when you’re (inevitably) frantically searching for stuff, use the app or website to ring your misplaced items.

If you find your showers stretching from 10 to 15 to 20 minutes simply because it’s so nice and warm in there, take comfort in knowing you can come out to equally toasty towels, courtesy of this towel warmer.

Make room in the fridge for your oh-so-responsible Sunday meal prep by trading in a bulky water-filtration pitcher for a much more convenient system (that's also better at filtering out contaminants that may be in your water). With it, you can enjoy cleaner, tastier water right from your kitchen sink — it will even filter the water for your ice cubes if you want!

Culligan Aqua-Cleer® Advanced Drinking Water Filter System, available at Culligan; Culligan ClearLink Pro Home Drinking Water Wireless Accessory, available at Culligan. Note: Specific pricing is handled by the local dealer after they assess the home and installation process.

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Illustrated by Tristan Offi.

Plug this sleek device into an outlet, connect any electronic — a lamp, fan, coffee maker, etc. — to it, and you’ll be able to dim your lights, turn on your fan, and get your coffee brewing, all from your iPhone or iPad.

High in protein and unmatched in portability, hard-boiled eggs are one of the best ways to start your day. Battling to remove their shells bit by bit, however, is not. This compact shake-and-go contraption will save you every time.